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WAITSBURG - Many Waitsburg groups are offering families a helping hand this holiday season. Several are listed below for those in need or those willing to donate or lend a helping had. Waitsburg Resource Center: The Resource Center provides food and resource referrals to members of the Waitsburg and Prescott school districts. Families may visit once-a-month to receive non-perishable food, meat, potatoes, and eggs. The center accepts both food and monetary donations. Christmas Basket Donor Program: Families, groups, individuals or businesses...
TOUCHET – The Dayton Bulldogs were no match for the number three team in the state on Oct. 30, as they fell to undefeated Touchet, 76-6. Touchet built up leads of 30-0 after the first quarter and 52-0 at the half. Dayton got its only score in the fourth quarter on a 17-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Tanner Bren to Jeffrey Tate. For the game, the Bulldogs had 99 yards rushing on 35 carries. Tate rushed for 70 yards on 19 carries. Bren was 8 for 16 passing for 79 yards and the t...
AAUW (American Association of University Women) is now accepting scholarships to provide assistance to women who have completed at least one year of college (30 semester credits) and with to complete their undergraduate or post-graduate studies. There must be a gap of at least one year during the applicant’s education. Up to three scholarships of $2,500 will be awarded. The scholarship funds will be directed to the college of the recipient’s choice to be used as needed for educational expenses. Additional information and applications may be...
WALLA WALLA – The final competitive Pitch It! Event, win which local students view for top prize in a Shark Tank style event, will take place Wed., Nov. 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the GESA Powerhouse Theater. The event is free and open to the public. Twenty-six students, from seven different schools, pitched their business ideas in the preliminary competition. The winner of the final event will receive a $500 cash prize from Baker Boyer Bank to support their business. Finalists include: Heather Nygaard, WWCC, Haute Stuff Catering Co., Lindsey S...
DAYTON - As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week November 16-22, the Port of Columbia, the Southeast Washington Economic Development Association and the Dayton High School FBLA are organizing an educational event called “Ignite the Entrepreneurial Spirit.” The event will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the Liberty Theater in Dayton. This event will feature six or seven entrepreneurs from the region who represent a variety of industries. Presenters represent manufacturing, the creative industry, food processing, mar...
PRESCOTT – Prescott residents are excited to turn the recently renovated Prescott Plaza – located between the Tuxedo restaurant and the library – into a winter wonderland this year. A sparkly new commercial Christmas tree will replace the overgrown Blue Spruce, in front of the post office, that has traditionally served as the town tree. Tuxedo Bar and Grill owner Pam Stueckle said restaurant patrons raised about $600 through drawings and donations, but that the Prescott Lions Club made the new tree purchase possible by donating the bulk of th...
9:30 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Chairman Dozier a) Roll call and establish a quorum b) Declarations re: conflict of interest c) Pledge of Allegiance d) Public comment period (time limitations may be imposed) e) Action Agenda Items: 1) Review submitted Employee Payroll Action Forms f) Consent Agenda Items: 1) Resolution __________ - Minutes of County Commissioners’ proceedings for November 9 and 10, 2015 and special meetings of November 9 and 12, 2015 2) Resolution __________ - Interagency Agreement between Walla Walla County and Washington State U...
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AGENDA November 16, 2015 – 6:00 PM Meeting Location: Dixie Elementary School 1. CALL TO ORDER, WELCOME AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ADOPT AGENDA ACTION 3. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION 3.1. Minutes for October 19, 2015 3.2. Accounts Payable - Plus One 3.3. Payroll and AP Payroll 3.4. Budget Status Report 3.5. Confirmation of Next Meeting Date: December 14, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. 4. PERSONNEL (None) 5. REPORTS 5.1. Superintendent 5.1.1. Building Culture (Will to Lead, Skill to Teach) INFORMATION 5.1.2. Friends of Dixie INFORMATION 5.1.3....
I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ADOPT AGENDA IV. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION A. Minutes for October 14th Board Meeting B. Accounts Payable C. Payroll D. Budget Status Reports V. REPORTS INFORMATION A. Elementary Principal’s Report B. Secondary Principal’s Report C. Athletic Director’s Report D. Facilities/Maintenance/Transportation Supervisor’s Report E. Superintendent's Report VI. BOARD/PUBLIC COMMENT VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Report on K/1 Literacy Retreat (in Vancouver, Canada) INFORMATIONAL B. Out of Endorsement Assignment ACTION...